Democratic leaders reluctant to halt California gas tax hike

Amid record-high gas prices, California’s Democratic legislative leaders said Wednesday they are reluctant to adopt Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to halt a gasoline tax increase scheduled to take effect in July because the resulting $500 million goes to vital programs.

Gas prices rise again to record highs in LA, Orange Counties

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose to a record high Tuesday for the fourth time in five days while the Orange County average price set a record for the fifth time in six days. Here's how much motorists are paying at the pump.